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James Hensley Obituary
Orlando - James Blaine Hensley, "Jimbo", died peacefully in Orlando, Florida, on August 5, 2019. He was born November 11, 1952, in London, Kentucky. In 1960 his family relocated to Orlando where he graduated from Oakridge High School in 1970. He moved to Tallahassee in 1970 to attend Florida State University, having received a football scholarship. He graduated in 1974. During his senior year, he attended the FSU foreign study program in Florence, Italy, where he spent some of the happiest months of his life and made many lifelong friends. He was married for 20 years to Susan Conoley Alford of Tallahassee. They always remained dear friends.
He left Tallahassee in 2011 to care for his elderly father in Orlando.
Jimbo was a prolific writer and an exceptional gardener. He will be remembered for his poetry and green thumb, for his big smile and tender heart, his gentle soul, generosity and steadfast loyalty to friends and family.
A contribution in his memory may be made to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, Florida, 32778
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ROBIN AND ROSEMARY DAVIS
January 15, 2024
We are thinking of you today think of you all the time miss you Jimbo
November 2, 2019
A very special and talented soul...very missed and loved forever.
August 21, 2019
Jimbo was a great man.
August 21, 2019
I was sadden to hear of his passing. He a
was one of a kind
C. San Sams
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August 16, 2019
I am sorry to hear of "Jimbo's" passing. He had a wonderful disposition, was always upbeat and was just an all-around nice guy to know. He treated everybody the same, kept a smile on his face even in stressful moments.
The world needs more people like him.
I offer my most sincere condolences to the family.
C. Ash
Chris Bostick
August 15, 2019
We will always have a rainbow between us. Missing you now and forever.
Birdi
August 14, 2019
I will miss you for all of my days.
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